Aurelia’s POV
So I pushed myself even harder. My days began earlier and ended later. I made it a point to be the first one in the infirmary and often the last to leave. My goal was to be everywhere, to be seen helping everyone.
It started with the small things. Volunteering for Liana’s shifts when she was tired. Stepping in during emergencies when everyone else froze. Cleaning up after long, bloody nights when the others just wanted to rest.
I didn’t announce it. I didn’t ask for praise. I simply showed up.
One morning, I noticed Liana’s name on the shift schedule for the late-night emergency duty. It was a tiring shift, usually quiet but demanding if something serious happened. Most healers tried to avoid it. Without a second thought, I walked over to the schedule board. My hand, stea
